The Coagulopathy Bleeding in Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation. Therapy by Heparin and Treatment Plasmapheresis

M. Kurgan, M. Kokoruz, D. Kurgan, V. Novak State Institution “Institute of Blood and Transfusion Medicine AMS Ukraine” Introduction. The passing of some obstetric complications, intravascular haemolysis and destructive traumas are complicated by the syndrome of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). DIC is caused by presence of thromboplastin (T) in the blood flow – pieces of Read More …

Heparins: Mechanism of Action and Application in Acute Pancreatitis

S. Chooklin, B. Pidhirnyy, S. Chuklin Lviv Regional Clinical Hospital Introduction. Heparin is a glycosaminoglycan composed of chains of alternating d-glucosamine and uronic acid residues. Its major anticoagulant effect is attributed to a unique pentasaccharide structure. Heparin prevents coagulation after binding with a plasma antithrombin III. Antithrombin III is a protease inhibitor and complex heparin Read More …